Tastin’ Jamaican Caribbean Style Salsa

Specialties

Tastin’ Jamaican isn’t just your ordinary salsa. It’s made with mango, lime, and a touch of brown sugar to give it a Caribbean flair that few can resist. In addition to the mild and medium, we have Nuclear (made with Ghost peppers), Lethal (made with Trinidad Scorpion peppers), Lethal Special Edition (made with Carolina Reaper peppers), Cuban (made with black beans and corn), Strawberry, Cranberry, and Pumpkin Spice! Coming soon … Blueberry Peach!

History

Established in 2012.

For five years, we made salsa with the extra tomatoes from our garden because we didn’t want them to be wasted. People told us how good it was and suggested that we sell it. We didn’t move on the idea until we made a «mistake» which we called an opportunity!

A local business expressed an interest in finding some hot salsa, so we invited them to try ours. They loved it and wanted a price for 60 jars! We got excited and MADE 60 jars instead of just giving the price. Upon delivery of the salsa, they politely said, «We didn’t order the salsa, we just wanted the price.» What would we do with 60 jars of really hot salsa? We advertised it on Facebook and soon we were getting requests for mild and medium as well. Voila … the birth of Tastin’ Jamaican!

Bringing together our love for the Jamaican jerk flavors, the beauty of the Caribbean islands, and our desire to create a unique and fresh tasting salsa like none other brought us to the name, «Tastin’ Jamaican.»

Meet the Business Owner

Melissa H.

Business Owner

Working many years through both private and government employers, I had the opportunity to serve the public in many ways. 2010 was the start of a discouraging year as I lost my job in January and by June, had not been able to find another. I returned to school that fall to get an AAS in a field I dearly love … Information Systems Security. Mid way of getting that degree, I had an opportunity to make a little money selling salsa that my husband and I made from the extra tomatoes in our garden. By the time I graduated, my salsa business had taken off and much prayer went into the decision to have a business of my own.

I am thankful that God has given me this opportunity. It’s hard work to start and maintain a business of your own, but there are many rewards. My husband and our two boys have supported me the entire way, and it is my hope that one day, those boys will enjoy the blessings from this business.